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119th Congress Native Americans

H.R. 2236: Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

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  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 18, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 18, 2025

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a demonstration project that allows tribal entities (e.g., Indian tribes) to enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP distributes monthly food packages to low-income older individuals through local organizations (including tribal organizations).

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in the House by Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez.
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  1. Apr 18, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  2. Mar 18, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Mar 18, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.